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Game Developer Munch
Barnett Shoals Waffle House 1825 Barnett Shoals Road, Athens, United StatesNetwork whether you’re a game developer or interested in learning more. 1 p.m. www.facebook.com/groups/AthensGameDevs
Klezmer Local 42
Wire Park 111 S. Barnett Shoals Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United States11 a.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/klezmerlocal42
KLEZMER LOCAL 42 Local seven-piece klezmer band specializing in Jewish and Romani music.
Swing Theory
Five Bar 269 N Hull St STE 100, Athens, United States11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.five-bar.com
SWING THEORY Local jazz trio playing brunch every Sunday.
Scene Study Workshop
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Jade Fernandez to learn the basics of breaking down a script, performance, performance reviews and more. 12–4 p.m. $60. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
None More Epic
Canopy Studio 160-6 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United StatesCanopy Studio’s Repertory Company presents a spring performance featuring aerial dance, trapeze, slings, pole and more. May 2, 8 p.m. May 3, 4 p.m. & 8 p.m. May 4, 1 p.m. (sensory show) & 4 p.m. $20 (adults), $15 (students/children), $10 (sensory show). www.canopystudio.org
Shauna and the Jaywalkers
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States1:30 p.m. $15 (show), $30 (show and brunch). www.hendershotsathens.com
SHAUNA AND THE JAYWALKERS Led by frontwoman Shauna Harris, this Athens-based band features an array of revolving instruments, playing Harris’ original compositions with some classics sprinkled throughout.
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
The Hallelujah Girls
On Stage Playhouse 215 High School Ave., Monroe, GA, United StatesOn Stage Playhouse presents a comedy about five feisty women who decide to shake up their lives after the death of a dear friend. Apr. 25–26, May 2–3 & 9–10, 8 p.m. May 4 & 11, 2 p.m. May 6, 7:30 p.m. $10–20. www.onstagewalton.org
Angel Street (Gaslight)
The Elbert Theatre 100 S. Oliver St., Elbert, GA, United StatesEncore Production presents a suspenseful Victorian Era mystery set in 19th-century London. May. 2–3 & 9–10, 7 p.m. May 4 & 11, 2 p.m. $9–17. www.elberttheatre.org
9th Annual Kitten Shower
Athens Area Humane Society 1030 Mitchell Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy drinks and snacks with the Athens Humane Society’s adoptable kittens. 2–4 p.m. $15–50. www.athenshumanesociety.org
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThere will be a special lager release, food from Agua Linda, traditional folkloric dance by El Tepeyac, salsa lessons with TimbATHENS and a portion of proceeds benefitting Casa de Amistad. 2–8 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Crafternoon
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your crafting project to work on and connect with other artists in the community. First Sundays, 2:30–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Awakening the Chakras & Repairing the Aura
Revolution Therapy and Yoga 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesAn afternoon of energy healing, harmonium music and guided meditation. 3 p.m. $35. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com
Athens Flute Choir
Emmanuel Episcopal Church 498 Prince Ave, Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. FREE! www.athensflutechoir.org
ATHENS FLUTE CHOIR The woodwind group's spring concert "Delightful Dalliances: Miniatures and Transcriptions."
Traditional Irish Session
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens4–7 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
TRADITIONAL IRISH SESSION Easy listening traditional Irish music.
Comedy Open Mic
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesShow up and go up with your stand-up material. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
Bad Dog Trivia
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Swing Theory
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). www.hendershotsathens.com
SWING THEORY Jazz collective plays originals and standards.
Frank Hurricane, Cult of Riggonia, Space Brother
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath
FRANK HURRICANE Spiritual mountain psych folk storyteller and former Athenian.
CULT OF RIGGONIA Waves of texture with catchy melodies that rise up from the primordial stew.
SPACE BROTHER Electronic- and hip-hop-influenced producer.
Trivia Night
Cheba Hut 135 W Washington St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 7:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/chebahut
Off the Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents a lineup of local and touring comedians. 8:30 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Bad Dog Trivia
LumberJaxe 510 N Lumpkin St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Marigold Farmers Market
100 North Church Street 100 North Church St., Winterville, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. Mondays, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
Monday Funday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Classic City Rotary
1430 N Chase St 1430 N Chase St, Athens, GeorgiaThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.classiccityrotary.org
Sentimental Touring Club
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesDuring this celebratory reading series, hear works of poetry and prose from graduating UGA PhD students Chelsea L. Cobb and Genevieve Arlie. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
YA Sketch & Study
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to work on personal projects or schoolwork. Snacks, music and art supplies provided. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
General Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. Mondays, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Jazz Night
Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States7 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens.com
JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.
Open Mic Night
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United StatesThe Hall on Foster. 7 p.m. FREE! (performers), $5. www.mmcc-arts.org
OPEN MIC NIGHT New open mic series for music, spoken word, comedy, poetry and everything in between. Held the first Monday of each month.
Handholder, Karma Kat, Women in STEM
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
HANDHOLDER Bitcrushed guitars, mangled samples, amen breaks, catchy hooks and saxophone.
KARMA KAT Local band with sounds of rock, pop and funky jazz. They'll rock your whiskers off!
WOMEN IN STEM Musicians Ella, Finn and Sam developed their striking sound with an indie rock influence and a call from science herself.
Bad Dog Trivia
Eddie's Calzones 227 E Clayton Street, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Discover Your Community’s Archive and Special Collections
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how the Athens-Clarke County Library Heritage Room acquires, manages and promotes archival collections. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Lunch & Learn
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your lunch and learn new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Historic Athens History Hour
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe University of Georgia Community Mapping Lab presents its work on Brooklyn Cemetery. 12 p.m. FREE! www.historicathens.com
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Crafternoon
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Better Business Community Launch Event
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet fellow business owners, explore the initiative and help shape what better business looks like in Athens. 5 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Tiki Taco Tuesday
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy craft cocktails and a taco pop-up from Don Carne with themed weeks, live music and dancing. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.livewireathens.com
Not Rocket Science Trivia
Trappeze Pub 269 N. Hull St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. www.notrocketsciencetrivia.com
UnPhiltered Trivia
Mellow Mushroom 320 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Phil. 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/MellowMushroomAthens
Bad Dog Trivia
Amici at The Falls 8851 Macon Hwy Suite 501, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Happy Accidents Improv
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesA playfully true-to-life improv show inspired by audience suggestions followed by an open improv jam open to all experience levels. 7:30 p.m. (show), 8:30 p.m. (open jam). FREE! [email protected]
Flying Squid Open Improv Jam
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesImprovisors of all skill levels are invited to practice and play together. 8 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
The Hallelujah Girls
On Stage Playhouse 215 High School Ave., Monroe, GA, United StatesOn Stage Playhouse presents a comedy about five feisty women who decide to shake up their lives after the death of a dear friend. Apr. 25–26, May 2–3 & 9–10, 8 p.m. May 4 & 11, 2 p.m. May 6, 7:30 p.m. $10–20. www.onstagewalton.org